Kawaki is Finally Here
Ever since Boruto started, fans have wanted to know more about Kawaki, the mysterious character that Boruto is standing across from on top of the destroyed Hokage Monument. Yet, even though the show introduces this future plot point as its first scene in episode 1, it isn’t until episode 187 that he debuts in the show timeline-wise.
That means that the show went almost four years without given solid information on a character that it introduces as an antagonist in its first scene. While the wait has certainly been frustrating, Kawaki is here now and is already proving to be well worth it. As soon as he’s introduced in Boruto, you can already tell he’s going to be a great character.
Sure, he does kind of come off like another version of Sasuke, as he’s moody and indifferent to everyone, but his character motives and personality are very engrossing. Kawaki is given an amazing backstory shortly after his debut, showing us that his childhood was filled with nothing but trauma and betrayal.
Due to this, he is hostile toward everyone around him, which in turn makes the entire village of Konoha scared of him and the power he holds. Naruto immediately sees this situation unraveling and steps in, telling Kawaki that he’s going to be living with them for the time being.
The juxtaposition of this dynamic is beautiful, as Naruto understands exactly what this child is going through due to his own experiences growing up with a power that makes everyone fear you. This relationship is sure to be the foundation of the story moving forward, eventually leading up to the events we saw in episode 1 – aka what everyone has been waiting for this whole time.
